Program Assistant, African Studies

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Organize and advertise Africa-China Initiative events .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication capabilities while managing events and facilitating collaborations between institutions. Proficient in digital tools for content management and social media engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event CoordinationGrant AdministrationWebsite Content ManagementProficiency in Google SuiteStrong Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationGrant AdministrationWebsite Content ManagementSocial Media ManagementProficiency in Google SuiteProficiency in MS OfficeProficiency in CanvaProficiency in MailchimpZoom Webinar HostingWordPress

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMS OfficeCanvaMailchimpZoomWordPress

Industry Keywords

Africa-China InitiativeGeorgetown UniversityAfrican StudiesSFS Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize and advertise Africa-China Initiative events
Administer key parts of the grant
Facilitate communications with guest speakers and event co-sponsors
Serve as a liaison between the Africa-China Initiative and Georgetown University administrative offices and partner institutions
Coordinate regularly with staff and faculty in African Studies and other SFS programs and units
Report to the Director of the African Studies Program and work closely with the Africa-China Initiative Program Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Google, MS Office, Canva, Mailchimp, and Zoom webinar hosting
Website content management experience; WordPress preferred
Social media experience
Strong organizational, time management, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work 15 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities